Lesley Ugochukwu has joined the Blues from French club Rennes (Picture: Chelsea FC)Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Lesley Ugochukwu on a seven-year contract with the option to extend the deal by a further year. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy PolicyThe 19-year-old French midfielder joins the Blues from Ligue 1 club Rennes in a deal worth £23m and he becomes Mauricio Pochettino’s fourth summer signing. Ugochukwu came through Rennes’ academy and had spent his entire senior career with the French side, making 60 appearances for them. ‘We’re delighted Lesley is joining Chelsea,’ Chelsea’s co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said on the club’s website. MORE : Mauricio Pochettino 'worried' by Chelsea's transfer business despite Todd Boehly promiseMORE : Chelsea launch opening bid for Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez

Source: Metro August 02, 2023 01:48 UTC